FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720
93 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is PL70

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly similar but the F70EXR (1/2") and SL720 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The F70EXR was brought out within a month of the SL720 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the F70EXR grades against the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Samsung SL720
F70EXR | SL720 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm F70EXR
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Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung SL720
F70EXR | SL720 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the F70EXR compared to the SL720.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and SL720.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung SL720 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Samsung SL720 |
Other name | FinePix F75EXR | PL70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-07-14 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3616 x 2712 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-270mm (10.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $280 | $119 |